For the carrots: Peel carrots, carefully cut into fine sticks and place in a canning jar or bowl. Add hot water, vinegar, raw cane sugar and salt. Put the lid on the jar and shake vigorously. Alternatively, mix well in the bowl until everything is combined. Let stand at rum temperature (happy to prepare the night before).
4 Piece medium carrots, 120 ml hot, 120 ml white vinegar, 18 g Raw cane sugar, 1 tbspn Sea salt
Remove tofu from packaging and ideally squeeze in a tofu press for 15 minutes until almost no liquid remains. The less liquid in the tofu, the better it can absorb the marinade.
200 g Tofu nature - I take the products of Taifun *advertising since brand mention
Alternatively, wrap tofu with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel and weigh down with a heavy object. Let stand for 15 minutes until the liquid is squeezed out as best it can.
Slice tofu and set aside.
For the marinade provide the tofu press or a bowl. Add in garlic, tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, lime juice and Bird Eye Chili and stir once with a spoon. Add the tofu slices and toss once until the marinade has coated the tofu. Set aside and allow to marinate briefly. Like to marinate the night before and let it marinate in the refrigerator.
200 g Tofu nature - I take the products of Taifun *advertising since brand mention, 2 Garlic cloves, 30 ml Tamari, 15 ml maple syrup, 15 ml Sesame oil, 30 ml Lime juice, 1-2 Bird Eye Chili or any other chili of your choice
Heat pan, remove tofu slices from marinade and add to pan. Sear for 3-5 minutes on each side. Add remaining marinade and simmer until all is evaporated (see video):
optionally more oil for frying
FOR THE SANDWICH Cut open baguettes. Spread base with vegan mayo. Spread hot sauce on top, arrange tofu slices, cucumber strips, pickled carrots and garnish with cilantro greens. Spread hoisin sauce on top to taste
2 Piece large baguettes for 2 people, 30 g vegan mayo, 30 g spicy sauce, 1 Piece big cucumber, 15 g fresh coriander leaf
Cut baguettes in half and enjoy!
Hoisin sauce to taste, Fresh chili slices to taste, Fresh lime
Best enjoyed fresh or the same day.
Carrots can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Hoisin sauce can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.